Sr Lic Vocational Nurse

Job Description:

Sr Lic Vocational Nurse

Description

Sr Lic Vocational Nurse
Lubbock
39913BR

Position Description
Employees in this classification are experienced LVN's responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned specialty or subspecialty outpatient clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Works under the direct supervision of staff nurse or physician. No delegated supervisory authority; may instruct co-workers and supervise them in the performance of special procedures. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions, necessitating a high degree of contact with patients, families and clinic personnel.

Major/Essential Functions

• Direct and coordinate clinical activities of ENT nursing staff at HSC and remote locations.
• Communicates with patients via telephone per clinic protocols.
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examination, treatments and procedures.
• Sterilizes and disinfects medical equipment and instruments.
• Maintains inventory of supplies in examination and procedure rooms.
• Completes Annual Nursing Core Competency Training and Skills Fair.
• Participates in emergency preparedness drills in the department.
• Attends nursing staff meetings.
• Participates in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources and facilitates continuity of care.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
• Takes and records accurate vital signs and measurements.
• Assists in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families.
• Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care.
• Refills and/or sends medications to pharmacies according to clinic and facility policy.
• Train and counsel assigned staff and monitor performance.
• Perform employee evaluations for employees under your supervision.
• Work with physicians and administrators to develop clinical, facility, and equipment needs assessments.
• Formulate and implement ongoing JCAHO-approved technical training programs for nurses.
• Establish clinical nursing protocols.
• Work under the supervision of the Administrator to ensure effective nursing operations.
• Supervisory duties include but are not limited to:
  • Interviewing and selecting applicants for vacant nursing positions.
  • Maintaining personnel records regarding leave time, evaluations, and personnel records in accordance with HR policies and Joint Commission requirements for nursing employees.
• Direct supervision of approximately 3 - 5 nurses at HSC and remote facilities; supervision of staff would be considered at the level of moderate.

Required Qualifications
Education: Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing.
License/Certification: Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice vocational nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas.
Experience: At least two years of LVN experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment.

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